Barrett and Special Collections Branch Libraries Closed for Renovations from August 17 through August 23

Alexandria, VA August 7, 2015 – Alexandria Library’s Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library and Special Collections Branch Library – both located on 717 Queen Street – will be closed for renovations from Monday, August 17 to Sunday, August 23. The Barrett Branch and Special Collections will reopen to the public on Monday, August 24, at 1:00 p.m.

If you have items on hold, you may have the hold suspended during the closure. Please contact any Alexandria Library for assistance with your hold requests.

Materials may still be returned through the outdoor book drop at the Barrett Branch, or to any of our other locations.

Items borrowed from the Barrett Branch will not be due during this time period.

Customers are encouraged to visit other libraries in the area during the temporary closure. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience!